Kandy Batik Textile, Black Elephant

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Product Information

Era:

Vintage; 1970s

Condition:

Excellent

Country of Origin:

Sri Lanka

Materials:

cotton

Size:

32" L x 36" W x 0.25" H

Color/Finish:

red/multi

Care:

dry-clean only

Why We Love This

Wax-resist batik of an elaborate processional elephant on cotton from Sri Lanka. The piece dates from the early 1970s and is the artist's elaborate interpretation of a traditional subject that references the sacred Buddhist relic of Kandy.

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About
eastern goods

The allure of beautiful things and exotic travel define the eastern goods collection of antique and vintage offerings. These objects, sourced throughout Asia for the design trade, were made available to the public in 2011, for the first time in 50 years. The vast assortment of decorative objects ranges from the practical to the ornamental. Eastern goods is noted for quality table lamps wired to UL standards and fitted with handmade lampshades.